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We're Fighting for the Right to a Great Public School
NEA President Reg Weaver recalls the passion for teaching he’s felt over a 30-year career: “There’s no feeling like seeing children’s eyes brighten up as they discover a world of opportunity.” He reminds listeners in his 60-second May radio spot that we're a team fighting for great public schools -- including smaller class sizes, adequate funding, and access to a rigorous curriculum -- for every child.
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Read about NEA's history, beginning in 1857 A timeline of important events in NEA's history Comparisons of the past and present People of vision who have led the way Photographs, ephemera, memorabilia Video clips Test your knowledge of NEA's history Members are part of NEA's ongoing history -- tell us your story! Read about the American Teachers Association

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A 3¢ postage stamp honoring NEA's Centennial

Photographs, Ephemera, Memorabilia

We've searched our archives and personal collections for these mementos and symbols of NEA's rich history. Check out these poignant, thoughtful, and fun reminders of our past—and contribute some of your own.

Send us an e-mail if you have an item from the Association's history that you'd like to share.

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President Dwight D. Eisenhower at NEA's Centennial President Dwight D. Eisenhower at NEA's 100th Anniversary celebration.    Delegate Hall, 1966 Annual Meeting, Miami, FloridaDelegates at 1966 Annual Meeting, Miami, Florida.
 
President Lyndon B. Johnson at NEA's 1965 Annual Meeting President Lyndon B. Johnson at NEA's 1965 Annual Meeting.    Presidents of NEA and ATA sign merger agreement, 1966 Presidents of NEA and ATA sign a merger agreement, 1966.

Ephemera, Memorabilia (Click on thumbnails for larger view—may take a few moments to download.)
 
The CallThe Call to form a national professional organization for teachers, issued in 1857.    NEA's original seal, adopted 1909NEA's original seal, adopted in 1909.
 
Proceedings from the 1857 meeting of the National Teachers' Association.Proceedings from the 1857 meeting of the National Teachers' Association.    NEA Bulletin, first official publication1914 edition of NEA Bulletin, forerunner of NEA Today.
 
Announcement of 1892 Annual MeetingAnnouncement of 1892 Annual Meeting, Saratoga Springs, New York.    Petition to create Department of Education Petition to create Department of Education, 1921.
 
1899 Annual Meeting program, Los Angeles, California1899 Annual Meeting program, Los Angeles, California.     NEA membership card, 1935-56 NEA membership card, 1935-1936.
 
Delegate ribbon, 1901 Annual MeetingDelegate ribbon, 1901 Annual Meeting.    Brochure, NEA Centennial, 1957 NEA's centennial brochure, 1957.
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